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Karnataka hikes milk price by 8 per litre from November 1

The Cabinets decision follows protests by milk producers and demands from cooperatives for higher payments amid a crisis faced by farmers.

The Hindu Businessline 29 Oct 2026 5:40 pm

Ranji Trophy: Karnataka gets campaign back on track with an innings victory

Leggie Shreyas returns a five-wicket haul after seamers Vyshak and Manvanth strike early on the final day; Tripura gets bundled out for 180 shortly after lunch

The Hindu 29 Oct 2026 5:39 pm

Catch Them Young Was The Mantra Of WPL 2027 Auction, Says BCCI President Manhas

BCCI President Mithun Manhas: BCCI President Mithun Manhas said on Thursday that the signing of two teenagers, Uma Kashvi and Samaira Raghav in the 2027 Womens Premier League (WPL) auction reflected a catch them young approach. Delhi Capitals signed uncapped all-rounder Kashvi, who plays for Karnataka in domestic cricket, for Rs 10 lakh at the auction in Kochi on Wednesday, making her the youngest player to be picked for playing in the competition. Meanwhile, Gujarat Giants picked up 16-year-old all-rounder Samaira Raghav, who features for Delhi in the domestic cricket circuit, for the same amount. The 2027 WPL season will be played from January 14 to February 7. Well, its heartening to see. The WPL has come a long way since its inception in 2023, and the icing on the cake was the 15-year-old Uma (Kashvi) getting picked. I think its a record-breaking thing for WPL and fantastic. I couldnt have asked for anything more. Then theres another girl whos just 16 (Samaira Raghav) who got picked as well. So I think the mantra for this auction was to catch them young, Manhas said in a video posted on the WPLs social media handles. Around 150 players were in the auction pool, and Manhas said the players vying for the limited number of slots showed how competitive womens cricket had become in the country since the WPL started. You see, there is a high level of competition as well now. We had a pool of about 150-odd players, and we just had 27 slots. So that shows how competitive it has become, and I guess from here on, its a matter of time. I hope the players continue to grow, learn and evolve from such competitions and that will help Indian cricket grow in the long run. Around 150 players were in the auction pool, and Manhas said the players vying for the limited number of slots showed how competitive womens cricket had become in the country since the WPL started. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS

CNMSports 29 Oct 2026 5:38 pm

Karnataka To Raise Milk Prices By Rs 8 Per Litre From November 1

The minister said that currently, farmers in Karnataka receive around Rs 35 per litre, in addition to the government's incentive of Rs 5 per litre.

NDTV 29 Oct 2026 5:27 pm

Karnataka hikes milk prices by Rs 8 per litre from Nov 1

The Karnataka Cabinet has sanctioned an increase in milk prices by Rs 8 per litre, set to commence on November 1. This adjustment will grant farmers an additional Rs 7 per litre, while cooperatives will benefit from Re 1. Farmers, who currently earn Rs 35 per litre, will see their income boosted to Rs 42.

The Times of India 29 Oct 2026 5:12 pm

Karnataka hikes Nandini milk prices by Rs 8 per litre, new rates to kick in on November 1

The Karnataka Cabinet on Thursday decided to increase milk prices by Rs 8 per litre from November 1, Minister Krishna Byre Gowda announced after the Cabinet meeting. Of the total hike, Rs 7 per litre will go to milk-producing farmers, while the remaining Re 1 will be allocated to milk cooperatives.

India TV 29 Oct 2026 5:08 pm

Restore voting rights of 13 crore disenfranchised people, no need for rallies then: Manish Tewari

Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 29 (IANS) Congress MP Manish Tewari on Thursday questioned the BJP's 'Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy march, saying that restoring the voting rights of 13 crore disenfranchised people would eliminate the need for rallies. The remarks come amid a political face-off between the BJP and the Congress, with both parties claiming to be defending democracy. As the Congress prepares to take its vote chori campaign to Ramlila Maidan on November 1, the BJP has taken its campaign to the streets of Old Delhi, organising a Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy padyatra in busy Chandni Chowk. The BJP is also holding similar marches across the country. Led by BJP President Nitin Nabin and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the march comes amid concerns raised by traders who fear that barricading, traffic diversions and possible Metro restrictions due to marches and protests during the festive shopping season could disrupt business in the capital's wholesale markets. Speaking to IANS, Tewari questioned the purpose of the BJP's march in an area that is not a designated protest sight in the national Capital. What is this padyatra even about? We are fighting for voting rights. Restore the voting rights of the 13 crore people who have been disenfranchised, and there will be no need to take out any rallies, he said. Tewari also reacted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks on the recent Member of Legislative Council (MLC) poll results, saying that every election had its own context. The context of every election is different. MLC elections have a distinct electoral constituency. In such a situation, it does not behove someone holding the office of Prime Minister to make such remarks. As I said earlier, every election has its own unique context and scope, he said. On Wednesday, PM Modi took a swipe at the Congress over MLC elections held across 28 seats in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar and Karnataka, highlighting that the polls were conducted using ballot papers and questioning how many seats the Congress had won. However, the Nagpur MLC election result provided the Congress with an opportunity to target the BJP, including PM Modi and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis as it retained the seat in the area that houses the RSS' national headquarters. The Maharashtra results also provided a boost to the Opposition MVA, which won three of the five seats that went to polls in the state.

bhaskarlive 29 Oct 2026 4:53 pm

Milk price hiked in Karnataka

This follows a demand by farmers who are struggling with drought

The Hindu 29 Oct 2026 4:53 pm

What the MLC elections do and do not tell us

MLC elections are held for the Legislative Council, the Upper House of a State legislature, which exists in only six of the 28 States Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

The Hindu 29 Oct 2026 4:52 pm

Karnataka to hike milk prices by Rs 8 per litre from November 1

Karnataka will raise milk prices by Rs 8 per litre from November 1, with Rs 7 going to milk-producing farmers and Re 1 to dairy cooperatives. Minister Krishna Byre Gowda said the Cabinet unanimously approved the hike after farmers protested, raising their per-litre earnings to Rs 42, excluding the government incentive.

The Economic Times 29 Oct 2026 4:46 pm

Sting video fabricated, circulated to malign individuals in Karnataka: Bengaluru police

Original recording device seized; one arrested in NCR over YouTube upload as police probe possible political links and coordinated dissemination

The Hindu 29 Oct 2026 4:42 pm

Ranji Trophy: Bhut's Eight-Wicket Haul Helps Saurashtra Rout Assam

Parth Bhut's exceptional eight-wicket haul propelled Saurashtra to a dominant innings-and-12-run victory over Assam in the Ranji Trophy, moving them to second in Elite Group B. Karnataka also secured a massive win, while Punjab's match ended in a draw.

Rediff 29 Oct 2026 4:26 pm

Udupi: Man Arrested After Alleged Acid Attack and Sword Assault Attempt on Shop Owner

Udupi: Man Arrested After Alleged Acid Attack and Sword Assault Attempt on Shop Owner Udupi: A dispute over the refund of a rental deposit allegedly led to an acid attack and an attempted sword assault on a shop owner at Kalkura Building on Railway Station Road on October 28. The shop owner, Naveen Kumar (58), [] The post Udupi: Man Arrested After Alleged Acid Attack and Sword Assault Attempt on Shop Owner appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Mangalorean 29 Oct 2026 4:09 pm

Father Muller Medical College Hospital Successfully Performs Two Advanced Minimally Invasive Lung Surgeries

Father Muller Medical College Hospital Successfully Performs Two Advanced Minimally Invasive Lung Surgeries Mangaluru: Father Muller Medical College Hospital (FMMCH) successfully performed two complex lung surgeries using the advanced Uniportal Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) technique in September October 2026. Both patients have recovered well and were reported to be doing well during follow-up consultations [] The post Father Muller Medical College Hospital Successfully Performs Two Advanced Minimally Invasive Lung Surgeries appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Mangalorean 29 Oct 2026 4:06 pm

Two Arrested for Allegedly Extorting Rs 42.97 Lakh by Threatening False Cases in Udupi

Two Arrested for Allegedly Extorting Rs 42.97 Lakh by Threatening False Cases in Udupi Udupi: Udupi City Police have arrested two people, including a woman, in Bengaluru for allegedly extorting Rs 42.97 lakh from a man she met through a matrimonial app by threatening to implicate him in false cases and damage his reputation. The [] The post Two Arrested for Allegedly Extorting Rs 42.97 Lakh by Threatening False Cases in Udupi appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Mangalorean 29 Oct 2026 4:01 pm

Maharashtra, New Delhi among top 10 states contributing the most to average AUM in September

Maharashtra remained the largest contributor to mutual fund assets under management (AAUM) in September 2026, with Rs 33.10 lakh crore, followed by Delhi at Rs 7.78 lakh crore. Karnataka, Gujarat and West Bengal were among the other leading contributors.

The Economic Times 29 Oct 2026 3:58 pm

Kumaraswamy celebrates NDA victory in all four MLC seats, targets Karnataka Cong over cross-voting

Digital Desk | New Delhi/Bengaluru, Oct 29 (IANS) Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy, on Thursday celebrated the victory of NDA candidates in all four seats in the MLC elections, taking a swipe at the ruling Congress over cross-voting and asserting that the BJP-JD(S) candidates had secured straight wins. Reacting to the results, Kumaraswamy said the four winning candidates were not among those who had benefited from cross-voting. He said the outcome was an occasion for those involved in cross-voting to introspect. Taking a dig at the Congress, he said that while the ruling party had earlier secured victories through cross-voting in the Rajya Sabha elections, the BJP and JD(S) candidates had recorded straight wins in the MLC polls. Our four winners are not among the candidates who got cross votes. This is the right time for the cross-vote crooks to introspect. Our heroes will face the consequences of cross voting, Kumaraswamy said. He also warned those responsible for cross-voting that they would have to face the consequences, in a pointed message to the ruling Congress amid the political fallout of the election results. It can be noted that the ruling Congress in Karnataka scored a duck in the MLC elections with the NDA taking home four seats, three by the BJP and one by the JD(S). The elections to the Legislative Council seats held on October 23 was seen as a test of coordination between the alliance partners BJP and Janata Dal (S) and the level of support the Congress may have or not have among teachers and graduates. The BJP won the North-East Teachers' constituency, the South-East Graduates' and the West Graduates' constituencies. Its ally JD(S) took the Bengaluru Teachers' constituency. Leader of Opposition R. Ashoka had stated, the NDAs victory in all four Karnataka Legislative Council constituencies signals its prospects of winning the next Assembly elections. He expressed confidence that the BJP-JD(S) alliance would win over 160 seats in the 224-member Assembly if both parties worked together. He said A.P. Ranganaths victory in the Bengaluru Teachers constituency was possible due to coordination between leaders and workers of both parties. He claimed the defeat of Congress-backed candidate Puttanna was a setback for Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. He also advised Congress leaders to introspect after losing all four seats and said the NDA would bring a stable government to Karnataka.

bhaskarlive 29 Oct 2026 3:30 pm

Karnataka Governor Dr. Sudha Yadav Meets President Murmu and PM Modi in New Delhi

Karnataka Governor Dr. Sudha Yadav met with President Murmu and Prime Minister Modi, marking her first official visit since taking office. Karnataka Governor Dr. Sudha Yadav Meets President Murmu and PM Modi in New Delhi

Daily Kiran 29 Oct 2026 3:27 pm

Upa Lokayukta finds irregularities in APMC market yard in Belagavi

Upa Lokayukta Justice B. Veerappa instructs officials to provide facilities to farmers

The Hindu 29 Oct 2026 3:19 pm

Just a trailer: Congress warns Maha CM Fadnavis after defeating BJP in RSS bastion

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 29 (IANS) The Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis following the party's victory in the high-stakes Nagpur Graduates' Constituency election, where the Congress retained the seat. The fiercely contested election concluded after a grueling counting process that spanned over 45 hours. Congress candidate Abhijit Wanjari emerged victorious, defeating BJPs Sudhakar Kohale by a margin of 3,271 votes. Wanjari secured 67,231 votes against Kohales 63,960. The defeat is widely seen as a major setback for the BJP, particularly given that Nagpur is considered the political stronghold of both Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, who had both campaigned vigorously for the BJP candidate. Following initial trends, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had shared a post targeting the Congress party over Legislative Council election results across states. Echoing the sentiment, CM Fadnavis posted a taunt on social media, mocking Congress for allegedly failing to secure a single seat. However, once the final results from Nagpur turned the tide in favour of the Congress, Fadnavis promptly deleted the post. Reacting to the development, the Maharashtra Congress took to 'X' to mock the Chief Minister. By deleting the post, Fadnavis has once again lived up to the legacy of Savarkar. Acting as though he had struck a major blow before the final results were even out, Fadnavis posted prematurely. However, that very arrow rebounded and hit him in the chest! Ultimately, he was forced to delete the post, emarked the Congress. The party added a stern warning. Fadnavis ji, scared already? This is just a trailer! In 2029, the people of Maharashtra will dismantle your political dominance in a way that will make you remember today's post. All the best, Fadnavis ji! Get ready for the next jolt. The political row also drew a sharp counter-offensive from the Congress against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who had questioned how many seats the Congress managed to win across 28 Legislative Council seats in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, and Karnatakaelections conducted via ballot papers. Senior Congress leader and MP Pawan Khera challenged the Prime Minister directly. If Narendra Modi firmly believes that Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) have no impact on election outcomes, he should stop playing with words and prove the BJP's electoral strength through action by holding the upcoming Lok Sabha and Assembly elections using ballot papers, Khera stated. Additionally, the Congress party has reiterated its demands to stay the controversial Special Intensive Revision (SIR) program of electoral rolls, reinstate the 13 crore voters allegedly removed through irregular procedures, and take action against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

bhaskarlive 29 Oct 2026 3:16 pm

Priyank Kharge Criticizes Kumaraswamy, Urges for Dignity and Honesty in Speech

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge criticizes HD Kumaraswamy, urging him to maintain dignity and truthfulness in his public statements. Priyank Kharge Criticizes Kumaraswamy, Urges for Dignity and Honesty in Speech

Daily Kiran 29 Oct 2026 3:12 pm

Karnataka Seizes Over 1.7 Million Kilograms of Ration in Three Months Amid Crackdown on Smuggling

Karnatakas food department confiscates 1.78 million kg of ration in a crackdown on illegal smuggling, filing 238 FIRs. Karnataka Seizes Over 1.7 Million Kilograms of Ration in Three Months Amid Crackdown on Smuggling

Daily Kiran 29 Oct 2026 3:01 pm

Upa Lokayukta finds expired food items in eateries in Belagavi bus stand

Justice (retd.) B. Veerappa expressed concern over the lack of cleanliness in the bus stands restrooms, and inefficient garbage collection in the bus stand premises

The Hindu 29 Oct 2026 2:54 pm

Karnataka IT union objects to Union Minister Piyush Goyals pitch that Indians are willing to work beyond office hours

KITU claimed that such remarks effectively give corporations a free hand to disregard working hour regulations and weekly holidays

The Hindu 29 Oct 2026 2:53 pm

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Mangalorean 29 Oct 2026 2:51 pm

Governor of Karnataka meets the Prime Minister

Governor of Karnataka, Dr. Sudha Yadavmet Prime Minister, Narendra Modi today. The Prime Minister posted on X: Governor of Karnataka, Dr. Sudha Yadav met Prime Minister @narendramodi. #Karnataka #GovernorOfKarnataka #SudhaYadav #NarendraModi #PMModi #PrimeMinisterOfIndia #KarnatakaGovernor #RajBhavanKarnataka #India #IndianPolitics #PoliticalNews #PMOIndia #Modi #XPost #BreakingNews

newspoint 29 Oct 2026 2:50 pm

softwaresystem.in Brings Live Chat AI Assistance and Visitor Insights Together With Livechatbot.in

Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], October 29: Businesses invest in SEO, advertising, and websites to attract potential customers. Yet a visitor with an unanswered question can leave before making an inquiry. For small teams, the challenge continues after contact: messages arrive across different channels, routine questions consume time, and promising enquiries can get lost between conversations.

Business Standard 29 Oct 2026 2:45 pm

Cong lost MLC polls due to poor performance, not ballot papers: CPI(M) leader

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) CPI(M) leader Hannan Mollah on Thursday said the Congress's poor performance in the recent Legislative Council elections held through ballot papers in four states was due to its inability to improve its electoral performance and not the voting system. Speaking to IANS, Mollah said, The ballot paper is not the only reason. The reason is that the Congress party's performance has not improved, and that is why it lost. In any election, there are winners and losers. It did not get enough votes, so it lost. But they are talking about ballot papers. He added that voting through ballot papers could help address some public concerns surrounding Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), but maintained that it was not the primary reason behind the Congress's electoral setbacks. With ballot papers, the vote count increases, and the doubts among people arising from the controversy surrounding machines are somewhat addressed. So, that is not the main issue. When the Prime Minister wins, he will speak, won't he? When he wins, his voice becomes louder. The Congress party's performance should improve further. I particularly do not understand why this happened in Karnataka, where the party is in power, he told IANS. Reacting to the Supreme Court questioning the Election Commission over the use of Form 6, Mollah said the form was intended for new voters and should not be used for purposes beyond its prescribed scope. Form 6 is meant for new voters and has always been part of the electoral process. New voters are added every year. Form 6 is for those who have not voted before. However, the government had also asked existing voters to fill it out, which was wrong and illegal. That is why the Supreme Court said it was wrong, he said. He added that a separate form should be introduced if authorities wanted to collect information from existing voters for a different purpose. They should create a new form, perhaps Form 7 or another form, for this new situation. But a form meant for a specific purpose should be used only for that specific purpose. The Supreme Court has questioned the Election Commission's procedure. We will now see what the judgment says, he added. On the INDIA bloc rally scheduled for November 1 at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan, Mollah expressed confidence that the event would draw a large gathering. The rally will be good. The government is afraid, isn't it? Initially, they took away Jantar Mantar from us and gave us a ground. Now, permission has been granted there too, but for only three days. After that, they realised that more people were coming and that the gathering would become massive, he said. Mollah alleged that concerns over potential business losses were being used to restrict the rally, adding that the protest's impact could grow in the coming days.

bhaskarlive 29 Oct 2026 2:32 pm

Sting video row: Priyank Kharge accuses Kumaraswamy of targeting Siddaramaiah, Kharge family

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 29 (IANS)Karnataka Home and IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge on Thursday launched a sharp attack on Union Minister and JD(S) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy, accusing him of making contradictory statements and attempting to target former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and the Kharge family politically. Speaking to the media, Kharge quoted the Kannada saying, A tongue without discipline and words without thought, describing it as the most appropriate line to characterise Kumaraswamy. He said Kumaraswamy himself appeared to have no clarity about what he had said yesterday, the day before, what he was saying today, or what he would say tomorrow. Taking Siddaramaiah's issue as a pretext, he points a finger at the Chief Minister on one occasion, at Minister Zameer Ahmad Khan on another, and at the Kharge family on yet another, Kharge said. Accusing Kumaraswamy of exploiting divisions for political gain, Kharge said setting fire to someone else's house to cook one's own meal was known as house-breaking or destructive conduct, adding that he hoped Kumaraswamy understood the meaning of the term. Kharge alleged that Kumaraswamy had been the person who had most humiliated Siddaramaiah and had also prevented him from becoming Chief Minister. He described this as a fact clearly evident in Karnataka's political history. Raising questions over the ongoing controversy surrounding the alleged sting video, Kharge asked Kumaraswamy why members of his IT cell were not appearing for questioning and why he was unable to state confidently that his associates had no role in the video release. He also questioned why Kumaraswamy was not condemning the uploading of the video and asked what conspiracy, if any, had been carried out during his visit to the United States in the name of the Akka Sammelana. Will you speak about it, Kumaranna? Kharge asked, directly challenging Kumaraswamy to respond to the questions. Kharge also alleged that Kumaraswamy could not tolerate even the progress of his own brother's family and questioned whether he could be expected to tolerate others. Kharge advised Kumaraswamy to maintain dignity in his speech, cultivate the habit of speaking the truth and demonstrate greater maturity through his conduct. Union Minister and JDS State President H.D. Kumaraswamy had earlier urged JDS workers not to fear the police officers harassing them. He advised them to note down the names of officials acting illegally and intruding into their homes under political pressure, stating that time will give them the answer. He stated he is well aware of what the police officers are doing and under whose pressure they are acting on a whim. Workers need not be disheartened. At most, it is just one more year. Then we will come to power and settle the accounts. However, give respect to those officers who work for the people without violating the law, he said. Kumaraswamy lashed out at Home Minister Priyank Kharge, saying the Congress's defeat in the four Legislative Council constituencies is a direct answer to his misrule and misuse of power, accusing him of turning the police department into a puppet.

bhaskarlive 29 Oct 2026 2:28 pm

17.78 lakh kg of ration grains seized, 238 FIRs registered in 3 months in Karnataka

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 29 (IANS) The Karnataka Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Department has seized 17.78 lakh kg of rice and other ration commodities in raids against the illegal diversion and smuggling of foodgrains over the past three months. The department has also filed 238 FIRs in connection with the development, an official statement said on Thursday. On the directions of Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Minister Rizwan Arshad, department officials have been conducting continuous inspections of vehicles transporting ration commodities and raiding private godowns since August 1. The operations have resulted in the seizure of 17.78 lakh kg of ration commodities, including rice, wheat, ragi and other pulses, across various districts of the state. Belagavi district in North Karnataka accounted for more than five lakh kg of seized ration commodities. Similarly, 3.5 lakh kg were seized in Kolar district, while more than one lakh kg of rice and other foodgrains each were confiscated in Bagalkot and Vijayapura districts. A total of 238 FIRs have been registered at various police stations across the state in connection with the raids and inspections, and 215 people have been arrested. As many as 156 vehicles allegedly used for ration commodity smuggling have also been seized. The department has also intensified raids against illegal stockpiling of cooking gas cylinders and petrol and diesel. Over the past three months, officials have seized 14,250 litres of petrol and 1,492 gas cylinders. The total value of the seized ration commodities, gas cylinders and petrol is estimated at around Rs 10 crore. Minister Rizwan Arshad has directed officials to continue raids against networks involved in ration rice smuggling. He said the theft and illegal diversion of rice and other foodgrains earmarked for the poor would not be tolerated under any circumstances. People across the state are facing difficulties amid drought conditions. In such a situation, using rice meant for the poor for commercial purposes and profit is an unforgivable offence. Our government will not allow this, the minister said. With rice prices rising over the past few days, Arshad also warned that the department would take action against those attempting to exploit the situation by illegally hoarding rice or selling it on the black market.

bhaskarlive 29 Oct 2026 2:19 pm

People rewarded my work: Congress' Abhijit Wanjari on Nagpur Graduates' win

Digital Desk | Nagpur, Oct 29 (IANS) Abhijit Govindrao Wanjari, the Congress candidate who secured the party's sole victory in the MLC elections, said the mandate he received from voters in the Nagpur Graduates' constituency reflected the development work he had undertaken during his previous term. Wanjari defeated his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) rival, Sudhakar Kohle, by a margin of 3,271 votes after a prolonged counting process in the Nagpur Graduates' constituency, a region widely regarded as a stronghold of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Speaking to IANS after his victory, Wanjari said he had been confident of winning the election because of the work he had carried out over the past six years and the support he believed he enjoyed among voters. He also credited the Congress and its allies for working alongside him during the campaign. I was very confident about my win. I have done significant work in the past six years, so I knew that the voters were with me. Our party and allies worked with me. People have rewarded me for the development work carried out by us, Wanjari said. Just gathering a crowd does not bring votes. However, we have worked for the public, for development, and on that basis, I contested this election and subsequently won, he added. Wanjari also expressed concern over the growing doubts surrounding Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), saying that some voters had begun questioning whether their votes were being counted in favour of the candidates they had chosen. People have now started doubting the EVMs. They feel that their votes are going to the wrong person. That is why the elections should be held through ballot papers. This practice has been followed by several developed nations too, Wanjari said. With this win, the Congress opened its account in the elections held for 28 Legislative Council seats across four states -- Karnataka, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. The outcome assumes particular significance as Nagpur is the home city of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and also falls within the Lok Sabha constituency represented by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari. Nagpur is also the national headquarters of the RSS, an organisation with a strong ideological and organisational presence in the region. Reacting to his defeat, BJP candidate Sudhakar Kohle maintained that his party had performed well when the overall results of the MLC elections were taken into account. He defended the BJP's campaign, saying that the party's senior leadership, including the Chief Minister, had actively participated in the election process. When we look at the bigger picture, the BJP has won these elections. There was no shortcoming in the election campaign. Our Chief Minister and other top leaders campaigned by going to every booth. I thank them for this, Kohle told IANS.

bhaskarlive 29 Oct 2026 1:55 pm

BNU Physical Education Director Recruitment 2026

Bengaluru North University (BNU) has published the Recruitment 2026 notification for the post of Physical Education Director. The offline application process will be conducted from 29 October 2026 to 17 November 2026. For complete details, candidates can visit bnu.karnataka.gov.in.

FreeJobAlert 29 Oct 2026 1:54 pm

SIR done properly in Karnataka: Minister Satish Jarkiholi defends revision ahead of Congress's Nov 1 rally against vote chori

Karnataka Public Works Minister and Congress leader Satish Jarkiholi on Thursday defended the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state, saying the exercise was conducted properly following the training provided by the Congress. His remarks come ahead of the party

devdiscourse 29 Oct 2026 1:49 pm

MLC poll results show people disillusioned with BJP, claim Opposition leaders

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Opposition leaders on Thursday claimed that the results of the Legislative Council elections in four states reflected growing public disillusionment with the BJP, pointing to the Samajwadi Party's gains in Uttar Pradesh and the Congress-led Maha Vikas Aghadi's victory in three of the five seats in Maharashtra. Speaking to IANS, Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad claimed the results had sent a message that the BJP government's days were numbered, alleging that its policies had troubled every section of society, including the youth, farmers and business community. He also claimed that people believed the election process had been conducted forcefully. The MLC election results send a message that the days of the BJP government are numbered. It will remain in power only until the elections are declared, as every section of society is troubled by its policies, actions and decisions, he said. Samajwadi Party Spokesperson Ashutosh Verma said the party had secured decisive victories in five of the 11 seats in Uttar Pradesh, arguing that its winning margins demonstrated organisational preparedness. On the question of alliances, he said the party would follow the approach adopted in the 2024 elections and support candidates contesting their respective seats. In places where some people fail to get even 2,000 votes, the Samajwadi Party is winning by margins of 17,00018,000 votes. This shows Samajwadi Partys preparation, he said About the coalition, we will follow the same pattern of 2024. This is for sure that we want people to win seats they fight on. This is Akhilesh Yadavs motto too, he added. Congress MP Mallu Ravi congratulated voters in Nagpur for electing the party's candidate and pointed to the victory in the RSS headquarters as a significant political development. He also expressed confidence that the Congress would win more seats in the coming general elections. I want to tell PM (Modi) and HM (Shah) that Congress is getting elected in Nagpur which is the headquarters of the RSS. Similarly, another important constituency is the PM's constituency which the BJP lost, he said. Both were won by the Congress and its allies. That shows that in the coming general elections Congress is going to win, he added. Meanwhile, RJD MLA Bhai Virendra called for introspection among Opposition parties, saying the Congress, as the senior partner, should have taken the initiative to resolve differences through dialogue. He alleged that the party had appeared inclined to dictate terms rather than take regional parties and smaller allies along. Congress leads the Opposition at the Centre, while we are a major party in Bihar and hold the Leader of Oppositions post. It is Congress responsibility to coordinate with regional parties and smaller allies across states, he said. NCP(SP) National Spokesperson Clyde Crasto described the Maharashtra results as encouraging, saying his party had won two seats and the Congress one, giving the MVA three of the five seats. He said the outcome was disappointing for the ruling alliance despite its governments at the Centre and in the state. The elections to 28 Legislative Council seats were held across Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar and Karnataka on October 23, with counting beginning on October 27.

bhaskarlive 29 Oct 2026 1:39 pm

Karnataka CM, Union Ministers pay tribute to Puneeth Rajkumar on fifth death anniversary

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 29 (IANS)Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi, H. D. Kumaraswamy, Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka, and BJP state president B.Y. Vijayendra on Thursday paid tribute to Kannada superstar and Karnataka Ratna awardee Puneeth Rajkumar on his fifth death anniversary. In his tribute, Shivakumar said Puneeth Rajkumar became a beloved member of households across Karnataka through his innocent smile, humility, and talent as an actor. He said Rajkumar continues to live forever in the hearts of millions of Kannadigas. The Chief Minister noted that Puneeth, who won a National Film Award as a child artist, took Kannada cinema to new heights as a leading actor. Despite being a superstar on screen, he led a simple and dignified life off screen, setting an example for others to follow. Union Minister for Education Pralhad Joshi paid tribute to Kannada superstar and Karnataka Ratna awardee Dr Puneeth Rajkumar on his death anniversary, saying the actor had earned a permanent place in the hearts of millions of Kannadigas through his exceptional acting, simplicity, humanity and public service. In his statement, Joshi said Puneeth began his artistic journey as a child actor and grew into a leading star who became a source of pride for the Kannada film industry. He said the actor brought light into the lives of people not only through his performances but also through his philanthropy and contributions to education, healthcare and social service. Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy stated, Even if years roll by, our Puneeth Rajkumar remains forever etched as an unblemished love in millions of hearts. His personality, gentle simplicity, and society-oriented service have immortalized Appu. On this day, I offer my heartfelt salutations in his blessed memory, the jewel of our Kannada land. Leader of the opposition Ashoka said Puneeth Rajkumar, fondly known as Appu, entered the Kannada film industry as a child artist and won the affection and admiration of people across the state. Recalling that five years had passed since his demise, Ashoka called upon people to remember the artistic contributions and public service of the actor on his death anniversary. Karnataka BJP chief Vijayendra also paid heartfelt tributes to Puneeth, describing him as a Karnataka Ratna whom the people would never forget and a beloved figure cherished by Kannadigas. He said Puneeth earned a permanent place in the hearts of millions not merely as an extraordinary, successful and popular actor, but also through his compassion, simplicity and selfless social service. Puneeth Rajkumar, the youngest son of legendary Kannada actor Dr Rajkumar, died on October 29, 2021, at the age of 46. Fondly remembered as Appu, he remains one of the most beloved personalities in Kannada cinema, with his philanthropic contributions inspiring people across Karnataka.

bhaskarlive 29 Oct 2026 11:54 am

Postal Department organises awareness rally in Yadgir to promote integrity

Flagging off the rally, Assistant Superintendent of Post Offices (Yadgir division) Krishna Mohite stressed that honesty, morality, and accountability form the foundation of individual and societal prosperity

The Hindu 29 Oct 2026 11:40 am

Irfan-Samhitha Score Easy Win in National Mixed Doubles Tennis Tournament

Irfan & Samhitha defeated Karnatakas Arzan Khorakiwala & Preetham Arunkumar 6-1, 6-0 in the quarterfinals

Deccan Chronicle 29 Oct 2026 11:22 am

Congress should introspect after MLC poll results, says JD(U), BJP leaders

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) The Janata Dal (United) and the BJP on Thursday criticised the Congress party over its performance in the recent Legislative Council elections, saying the party and its INDIA bloc allies should respond to the questions raised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the use of ballot papers. The remarks came after PM Modi took a swipe at Congress over the results of the Legislative Council elections held across 28 constituencies in four states using ballot papers. In a post on X on Wednesday, the Prime Minister said, MLC elections in 28 seats across 4 big states - Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar and Karnataka. Elections held using ballot papers. Guess how many seats Congress won. Speaking to IANS, JD(U) national spokesperson Rajiv Ranjan said Congress and its INDIA bloc allies should respond to the points raised by the Prime Minister. Congress and its INDIA bloc allies should respond to the points raised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his tweet. Congress has repeatedly demanded voting through ballot papers instead of EVMs. However, in elections held across 28 constituencies for the Legislative Councils in four states, Congress failed to achieve success anywhere except the Nagpur Graduates' constituency. In Karnataka, where Congress is in power, the BJP and JD(S) together won all four seats contested, he said. Ranjan further said Congress had failed to open its account in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections and had suffered a setback in Bihar, where it previously had one MLC. This clearly shows that instead of demanding elections through ballot papers or other methods, Congress and Rahul Gandhi should reconsider the party's strategy on public issues. Rahul Gandhi should introspect and atone for bringing Congress to such a poor state, he added. BJP MP Yogender Chandoliya also criticised the Congress for repeatedly questioning the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). Congress had been demanding for a long time that votes should not be cast using EVMs, even though EVMs were introduced during the Congress government's tenure in Uttar Pradesh. Our view is that Congress managed to win one seat, opening its account with great difficulty. Now, will Rahul Gandhi accept this outcome or not? he said. Chandoliya alleged that Congress would once again raise questions about the election results, and that the party had developed a habit of making allegations over various issues. Getting even one seat seems like a huge achievement for Congress, as making allegations on everything has become a habit for them. Otherwise, the results across the country are not going to be in their favour, whether they talk about EVMs, SIR or ballot papers, he added. The BJP won 13 of the 28 Legislative Council seats contested across Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar and Karnataka, while Congress secured only one seat.

bhaskarlive 29 Oct 2026 11:14 am

KITU Slams Piyush Goyals Remarks on Indias Work Culture

Karnataka IT employees union accuses the Union Minister of glorifying excessive working hours and urges the government to protect workers rights, weekly holidays and work-life balance.

Deccan Chronicle 29 Oct 2026 11:09 am

Coffee Board bets on global branding, tech to boost sector

The Times of India 29 Oct 2026 10:54 am

Cong no longer relevant, should stop politicising every issue: BJP MP on MLC election results

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal on Thursday said that the results of the Legislative Council elections had made it clear that the Congress is no longer relevant in Indian politics, adding that the party should introspect and stop politicising every issue. His remarks came a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a swipe at the Congress over the results of the Legislative Council elections held across four states using ballot papers. Speaking to IANS, Khandelwal said, This has made it clear that the Congress is no longer relevant in politics. Earlier, it used to be said that EVMs were hacked, and the blame was pinned on the Election Commission. Then allegations of vote theft were made, which had no basis. Now, the Congress was demanding elections through ballot papers, and the MLC elections were held using the same ballot papers. The Congress has now been wiped out, and the party should introspect and realise that there should not be politics over every issue. People give a befitting reply when the time comes and deliver their verdict, he added. Backing Union Home Minister Amit Shah's statement regarding the MLC election results, the BJP MP said that demanding resignations had become a habit of the opposition parties. What the Home Minister said is right because demanding resignations has become a habit for them. They demand resignations over every small or big issue, turn every matter into a controversy and call for resignations. So, when will they resign over the ballot box? What Home Minister Amit Shah said is completely right, Khandelwal said. He further alleged that Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, and other opposition leaders would avoid taking responsibility for the election results. Now, Rahul Gandhi and all the opposition parties will run away, hiding their faces, but the public is watching all of this, he added. Khandelwal also reacted to Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav's remarks targeting the BJP over the Varanasi Legislative Council election results and said that the SP chief was also gradually losing his relevance in politics. Akhilesh Yadav, too, like other parties, is gradually losing his relevance. Consequently, while he used to speak with some sense occasionally in the past, he is now making baseless statements that have no foundation, Khandelwal said. The BJP won 13 of the 28 Legislative Council seats contested across Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar and Karnataka.

bhaskarlive 29 Oct 2026 10:14 am

MLC poll results: Cong stuns BJP in Maha; NDA wins 16 seats

The NDA alliance secured 16 out of 28 legislative council seats across four states, while the Congress managed to win only one seat. The Samajwadi Party made significant gains in Uttar Pradesh, and the Jan Suraaj Party opened its account in Bihar. The results show mixed fortunes for major parties, with notable setbacks for the BJP in Nagpur and the Congress in Karnataka.

Rediff 29 Oct 2026 10:01 am

Priyanka Chopra flaunts her Karwa Chauth special mehendi, calls it

Priyanka Chopra flaunts her Karwa Chauth special mehendi, calls it Piya ke naam ki Mumbai: Global icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas seems to be celebrating the occasion of Karwa Chauth, just like all the previous years. The actress shared a glimpse of the Karwa Chauth special mehendi applied on her palm, on social media. Taking to [] The post Priyanka Chopra flaunts her Karwa Chauth special mehendi, calls it Piya ke naam ki appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Mangalorean 29 Oct 2026 9:58 am

Danny Moder celebrates Julia Roberts

Danny Moder celebrates Julia Roberts birthday: More candles bring more joy Mumbai: As Julia Roberts turned 59 on October 28, her husband Danny Moder penned a birthday wish for his wife and said that more candles bring more joy. Danny took to Instagram, where he posted a loved-up picture of himself with his actress wife. [] The post Danny Moder celebrates Julia Roberts birthday: More candles bring more joy appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Mangalorean 29 Oct 2026 9:57 am

Liverpool beat Chelsea on penalties to enter Carabao Cup QF

Liverpool beat Chelsea on penalties to enter Carabao Cup QF New Delhi: Liverpool beat Chelsea 6-5 on penalties to book a place in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals at Anfield, with Xabi Alonsos return to Anfield ending in disappointment for the Spaniard. In a tight encounter, the two teams had traded goals from the spot in [] The post Liverpool beat Chelsea on penalties to enter Carabao Cup QF appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Mangalorean 29 Oct 2026 9:51 am

Traders seek action against street vendors, encroachments in Dharwad

Traders association claims that unregulated street vending and encroachments on public spaces are affecting local businesses

The Hindu 29 Oct 2026 9:38 am

Revenue authorities told to examine records in 13-year-old land dispute involving 70 acres of government land in Kalaburagi district

The appeal had been heard 30 times by the Information Commissions benches in Bengaluru and Kalaburagi

The Hindu 29 Oct 2026 9:17 am

40% of patients at NIMHANS neurology casualty have stroke; KMCRI in Hubbali treats 120 cases a month

Hub-and-spoke model extends specialised stroke care to northern Karnataka, reducing the need for emergency transfers to Bengaluru. World Stroke Day is observed on October 29.

The Hindu 29 Oct 2026 8:13 am

Two South Koreans killed in Spain train crash; Prez Lee offers condolences

Two South Koreans killed in Spain train crash; Prez Lee offers condolences Seoul: Two South Korean nationals were among hundreds of people killed or injured in a tragic train collision in Spain, Seouls foreign ministry said on Thursday. At least 68 people were killed in the collision between two high-speed trains near Urda in Spains [] The post Two South Koreans killed in Spain train crash; Prez Lee offers condolences appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Mangalorean 29 Oct 2026 7:55 am

Heavy fighting, airstrikes sweep multiple fronts across Yemen

Heavy fighting, airstrikes sweep multiple fronts across Yemen Sanaa: Heavy fighting and strikes swept multiple fronts across Yemen, as government forces attacked Houthi targets while the Houthis reported a fresh wave of Saudi airstrikes. Majid al-Nuzaili, spokesperson for the government forces, said in a statement on social media platform X on Wednesday (local time) that [] The post Heavy fighting, airstrikes sweep multiple fronts across Yemen appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Mangalorean 29 Oct 2026 7:53 am

Trump says Xi nuclear meeting

Trump says Xi nuclear meeting maybe single most important, orders robotics import talks Washington: US President Donald Trump said a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on nuclear disarmament was already scheduled and could be the single most important meeting, as he ordered negotiations with trading partners on imports of robotics and industrial machinery. Were [] The post Trump says Xi nuclear meeting maybe single most important, orders robotics import talks appeared first on Mangalorean.com .

Mangalorean 29 Oct 2026 7:50 am

NRLM Karnataka Block Manager - Farm Livelihoods Recruitment 2026

National Rural Livelihoods Mission Karnataka (NRLM Karnataka) has released the notification for the post of Block Manager - Farm Livelihoods. Eligible candidates can apply online at nrlm.gov.in from 14 October 2026 to 29 October 2026.

FreeJobAlert 29 Oct 2026 7:01 am

Sell across states without an office

A papier-mch seller in Srinagar can reach buyers in Bengaluru through an online marketplace, but stocking goods in the marketplaces Karnataka warehouse has meant taking GST registration there, which in turn demanded a principal place of business of the sellers own in Karnataka. Renting premises in every State merely to register has kept small sellers confined to their home States. The 57th GST Council meeting, held on 8 October 2026, has addressed this by recommending a new Rule 14B in the CGST Rules, 2017, building on the in-principle approval of its 56th meeting. A senior Finance Ministry official has said the facility will go live on the GST portal from 1 November 2026. The scheme is optional. An eligible seller can register in a State or Union Territory where it has no physical presence by declaring an e-commerce operators (ECOs) warehouse there as its Principal Place of Business (PPoB); other ECO warehouses in that State may be added as Additional Places of Business. Three conditions apply. First, the seller must supply only goods, and only through ECOs collecting tax at source under Section 52 of the CGST Act; offline sales cannot be made on this registration. Second, output tax (CGST, SGST/UTGST and IGST together) on supplies to registered persons must not exceed 2.5 lakh a month, excluding stock transfers to the sellers own registrations under the same PAN; in effect, the seller cannot pass on more than 2.5 lakh of input tax credit monthly. Third, the ECO must consent. Only one Rule 14B registration per PAN is allowed in a State. The seller must also hold a regular registration in its home State; one registered there under Rule 14A must first withdraw that option in FORM GST REG-32. The application is filed in FORM GST REG-01, quoting the home-State GSTIN and warehouse details. The ECO must decide within seven working days; without consent, the application is deemed rejected. The home-State jurisdictional officer then completes biometric Aadhaar authentication and verification of documents and of the home-State premises, unless already done. On successful verification, the portal grants registration electronically, and the certificate shows both the warehouse addresses and the home-State PpoB. Books of account for every such registration are kept at the home-State PPoB and produced when the proper officer of the State of registration asks. The certificate and GSTIN need not be displayed at the warehouse. A change of warehouse is made in FORM GST REG-14 with fresh ECO consent. The ECO must appoint an authorised representative in each State to furnish information to tax authorities and report any withdrawal of consent on the portal. The seller then has 30 days to amend, failing which the registration is deemed cancelled in FORM GST REG-38; cancellation of the home-State registration has the same effect. A seller may exit voluntarily through REG-32. Two cautions. Council recommendations are not law; Rule 14B operates only once notified, and the Ministry has said the notification and an explanatory circular will follow shortly, so practitioners should read the notified text before filing. Officers should note that verification rests with the home State, while the warehouse State relies on records called from the home State and on the ECOs representative. For Jammu and Kashmirs sellers, whose products enjoy national demand but limited reach, the scheme opens the national market without a national chain of offices. The author is a JKAS officer, presently posted as State Taxes Officer, Circle Budgam. Views are personal.

Greater Kashmir 29 Oct 2026 7:00 am

NRLM Karnataka Block Manager - Non-Farm Livelihood Recruitment 2026

NRLM Karnataka has published the Recruitment 2026 notification for the post of Block Manager - Non-Farm Livelihood. The online application process will be conducted from 14 October 2026 to 29 October 2026.

FreeJobAlert 29 Oct 2026 6:50 am

NRLM Karnataka Cluster Supervisor - Skill Recruitment 2026

NRLM Karnataka has invited online applications for the post of Cluster Supervisor - Skill. Applications can be submitted from 14 October 2026 to 29 October 2026.

FreeJobAlert 29 Oct 2026 6:50 am

NRLM Block Manager - Non-Farm Livelihood Recruitment 2026

NRLM Karnataka has invited online applications for the post of Block Manager - Non-Farm Livelihood. Applications can be submitted from 14 October 2026 to 29 October 2026.

FreeJobAlert 29 Oct 2026 6:30 am

Karnataka SIR: 64.5 lakh voters potentially missing in rolls, majority of them young

Elector-to-population ratio released officially by Karnataka CEO shows under-enrolment of about 64.5 lakh electors, of whom roughly 38.41 lakh are in the 18 to 29 age group.

The Hindu 29 Oct 2026 5:42 am

EVMs or ballot papers, Congress cannot gain people's support in elections: BJP on MLC poll results

The BJP has responded to Congress's defeat in legislative council elections across several states and highlighted their inability to gain public support. BJP president Nitin Nabin pointed out that Congress received zero seats in Karnataka despite using ballot papers. Sudhanshu Trivedi criticised Rahul Gandhi, stating that earning public support requires hard work, not simply leisure trips. The results showed that Congress also failed in elections held using EVMs.

The Economic Times 28 Oct 2026 11:58 pm

WPL 2027 auction: DC have strengthened an already strong squad, says coach Batty on auction strategy

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) Delhi Capitals strengthened their squad for the upcoming Womens Premier League (WPL) 2027 season, securing four players, including Indian player Kiran Navgire, in the player auction in Kochi on Wednesday, with head coach Jonathan Batty claiming they have strengthened an already strong side. With a strong core of 13 retained players, the franchise added explosive Indian batter Navgire, promising 15-year-old all-rounder Uma Kashvi, Indian all-rounder Nazma Khan and Scotland spinner Kirstie Gordon to complete their 17-member squad. Delhi Capitals spent 1.05 crore at the auction, taking their total squad expenditure to 14.95 crore, including 13.9 crore spent on retentions. Navgire was the franchises marquee acquisition at 75 lakh, while Kashvi, Khan and Gordon were secured for 10 lakh each. Speaking after the auction, the teams Head Coach Jonathan Batty expressed satisfaction with the franchises acquisitions, highlighting the additional firepower in the batting department, the depth of the squad and the potential of its newest young recruit. Kiran was a high-value target for us. Shes probably the most dynamic and powerful batter in the auction. With Shafali at the top of the order and power further down the lineup with players like Chinelle Henry, Kiran gives us another dimension to consider in our batting order. It has the potential to make our batting lineup absolutely staggering, Batty said. One of Delhi Capitals most exciting acquisitions was Uma Kashvi, the 15-year-old Karnataka all-rounder who became the youngest player to be sold in WPL auction history. A right-arm spin-bowling all-rounder, Kashvi has represented India Under-19 in a series against Sri Lanka Under-19, gaining valuable exposure to the international junior circuit at an early stage of her career. Batty credited the franchises scouting network for tracking Kashvis progress and emphasised that her signing was a long-term investment in her development. Shes been on our radar for a little while. Our scouts have watched her play extensively and shared some incredible feedback, and Ive seen her play as well. We believe she could become an absolute superstar in the future. At 15, she is very much a work in progress, and were not expecting her to be the finished article just yet. This is a long-term project for Delhi Capitals, he said. Its a wonderful opportunity for her to be part of this setup, learn from our top coaches and work alongside international stars. Hopefully, shell learn a huge amount from the players around her. This is the first step on a journey that we hope will lead to Indian recognition in the future, and were excited to see her progress, Batty added. Delhi Capitals retained a formidable core ahead of the auction, featuring captain Jemimah Rodrigues, explosive opener Shafali Verma, experienced all-rounders Marizanne Kapp and Annabel Sutherland, and South African batter Laura Wolvaardt. The retained group also includes Chinelle Henry, N. Shree Charani and several promising Indian players, giving the coaching staff a strong foundation to build on. Reflecting on the overall squad composition, Batty said the new additions had further strengthened both the starting eleven and the teams bench strength. Going into the auction, we already had a really strong group of 13 players. Our starting lineup was very strong even before the auction, and I think we have strengthened it further. We now have the potential to improve both our starting eleven and our squad depth. It is going to give me some selection headaches as a coach, which is a really good thing. Thats exactly what we want difficult decisions because we have the strongest squad possible, he said. Concluding his assessment of the auction, Batty said, We are really happy with how things went. There were lots of different dynamics at play, but I think it went as well as we could have hoped. Delhi Capitals full squad for WPL 2027 Retained players: Jemimah Rodrigues 2.20 crore Shafali Verma 2.20 crore Marizanne Kapp 2.20 crore Annabel Sutherland 2.20 crore Chinelle Henry 1.30 crore N. Shree Charani 1.30 crore Laura Wolvaardt 1.10 crore Niki Prasad 50 lakh Minnu Mani 40 lakh Nandani Sharma 20 lakh Deeya Yadav 10 lakh Mamatha Madiwala 10 lakh Lucy Hamilton 10 lakh Players acquired at the WPL 2027 auction: Kiran Navgire 75 lakh Uma Kashvi 10 lakh Nazma Khan 10 lakh Kirstie Gordon 10 lakh

bhaskarlive 28 Oct 2026 11:56 pm

Congress Scores Zero In 4-State MLC Polls, BJP Turns Up The Heat | Top News Of Oct 28, 2026

The BJP has intensified its attack on Congress after the party failed to win a single seat in MLC elections across Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar and Karnataka. Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a swipe at Congress over its zero-seat tally, while BJP chief Nitin Nabin and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis mocked the partys performance.

NDTV 28 Oct 2026 11:50 pm

Foreign nationals just 0.007% of SIR deletions

The Times of India 28 Oct 2026 11:32 pm

Piyush Goyal's Work Hours Remark Draws Criticism From Karnataka IT Employees' Union

The union described the comments as a glorification of excessive work and warned against normalising workplace practices that undermine employees' dignity, health and personal lives.

NDTV 28 Oct 2026 11:29 pm

Govt examining demand for more protest venues: Priyank

The Times of India 28 Oct 2026 11:15 pm

KSRTC launches special Hasanamba Temple tour packages

The Times of India 28 Oct 2026 11:07 pm

Intensify inspection to stop child labour: ADC

The Hindu 28 Oct 2026 11:06 pm

85,769 names deleted from voters list in Cmagaluru

The Times of India 28 Oct 2026 11:03 pm

Hasanamba temple doors to open at noon today: Min

The Times of India 28 Oct 2026 11:03 pm

Ktaka tobacco growers fret as prices slide

The Times of India 28 Oct 2026 11:02 pm

New fast track court to speed up Pocso case trials

The Times of India 28 Oct 2026 11:01 pm

708 applications received at MCC e-khata drive

The Times of India 28 Oct 2026 11:01 pm